Meet The Team

The Founders

Sareena Shah

Maya Jha

Ana Parikh

Raina Koshal

The Team

Hi I'm Selin, I'm 15. One thing about me is that I absolutely love to read, like a lot, and I also play volleyball. I'm passionate about helping to make a difference in people, especially children's, lives so being on this team will give me a chance to be a part of that. So I'm really excited about that!

Selin Adigozal (she/her)

Recruitment & Outreach

Hi! I'm Kenzie, and I go to Walter Payton. In my free time I love to play volleyball, traveling, and learning new things. I joined the Re-Write It Project to help build our community, and because I believe that everyone should have equal access to education. I am so excited to be a part of this project and I can't wait to see where we can take it!

Kenzie Cote (she/her)

Recruitment & Outreach

Hi, I'm Jonah and I'm a Sophomore at Payton. I like to play tennis and piano, and I enjoy reading in my free time. I joined the Re-Write It project because of the opportunity to give back to my community and because I believe in the importance of equal access to education for everyone.

Jonah Fienberg (he/him)

Finance

Hi, my name is Kai and I'm a sophomore at Walter Payton College Prep. I play basketball, piano and love to cook and bake. I am really passionate about giving back to the community and using my resources and knowledge to do so. Additionally, I am very interested in finance and business so I am excited to be on the Re-Write It Project Finance Team. To me, it is the perfect way for me to merge the things that I love and have an extremely positive impact on people in need

Kai Fogelson (he/him)

Finance

Hey, I’m Louise and I go to Walter Payton! I love spending time outside, listening to music, and playing softball in my free time. I am looking forward to helping out the Re-Write It Project because educational inequalities in Chicago need to be addressed and I appreciate the simple and direct way that the organization allows you to impact others.

Louise Goldman (she/her)

Recruitment & Outreach

Hi my name is Ishika and I am really passionate about making my community a better place. I have always enjoyed learning more about the world and different cultures through traveling and connecting with other people. Through the Re-Write It Project I am able to help kids in need and allow them to have a better school life which is important to me.

Ishika Jain (she/her)

Recruitment & Outreach

Hi, my name is Avi Jerath and I currently attend Walter Payton College Prep. I play golf, chess, and volleyball, and am a leader of my school’s economics and investment team. I love studying economics, so I am delighted to be working with our Finance Team. I am really excited to be a part of the Re-Write It Project because I believe contributing to academic equality is the best way to break the cycle of inequity and poverty.

Avi Jerath (he/him)

Finance

My name is Alyssa Kantner and I am a junior at Payton. In my free time I like to do ballet and listen to music. I believe that a strong education is a fundamental component to success in the world which is why it is important that all kids have access to an equal education. I am excited to be on the Volunteer Management Team so that I can help more people get involved in such a great cause and so that affairs within the organization continue to run smoothly.

Alyssa Kantner (she/her)

Recruitment & Outreach

I was interested to join the Re-Write It Project because, despite these unusual times, every child deserves a fulfilling education and I wanted to help them get there. I joined the finance team because I believe finance is a big step in effectively helping kids across the city to learn better. I have always loved to learn, read, and experiment with my creativity through painting. So many kids across the city can't do these things because of things they can't control. Knowing this makes me want to help them share my passion for learning with them.

Suhani Mittal (she/her)

Finance

Hi everyone! My name is Zoe and I'm a sophomore at Walter Payton in Chicago. I'm so excited to help out with the Re-Write It Project because I think it's a great way to give back to my community. In my free time, I love to talk to my friends and practice volleyball!

Zoe Schnack (she/her)

Recruitment & Outreach + Media + Volunteer Coordinator

Hi, I'm Saiya and I am a sophomore at Walter Payton College Prep! I love playing lacrosse and also watching movies and playing boardgames with my friends and family. I joined the Re-Write it Project because it is a great initiative to boost equity around the city. I am looking forward to working in the Finance Team and efficiently helping this organization grow while also getting to collaborate with other young leaders in Chicago!

Saiya Smith (she/her)

Finance

Hi! My name is Marissa Strauss. I am currently a sophomore at Walter Payton College Prep located in downtown Chicago. I am truly passionate about helping out when people are in need. Along with The Re-Write It project, I also volunteer at AYSO VIP Soccer for kids with disabilities and Best Buddies Club at my school. I love The Re-Write It club because not only does it serve a great cause, it is also so fun to be around the other volunteers.

Marissa Strauss (she/her)

Media

Hi! My name is Angelina Verschuur and I am a junior at Walter Payton College Prep. I joined the Re-Write it Project because I think it is a great way to give back and help kids who are less fortunate than I am. In my free time I enjoying dancing, baking, and spending time with family and friends.

Angelina Verschuur (she/her)

Media

Hi, I'm Nate. I like to go on walks with my dog and listen to music. I joined the Re-Write It Project to help with incorporating the project and to sharpen my web design skills.

Nate von der Sitt (he/him)

Finance + Web

Hey! I’m Claire and I have always been an avid reader and loved learning new things. I joined the Re-Write it project because I want to make sure that as many kids as possible have access to equal learning opportunities and get inspired. I love making art, dancing, and have started to bake every recipe I find during quarantine!

Claire Walker (she/her)

Recruitment & Outreach

I’m Hailan and I’ve always enjoyed crafting and I want other students to enjoy the same interest and find their creative aspect in learning. I want to help students get the materials needed to enhance their learning ability. In my free time, I like to play volleyball.

Hailan Yu (she/her)

Finance